Ingredients
4 slices bacon, diced
1 ½ cup onion, chopped
4 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 ½ tsp salt
ground black pepper , to taste
6 oz clams, minced
3 cups half-and-half
3 Tbsp margarine
1 ½ cup water
Preparation
Sauté bacon in a large kettle until almost crisp.
Add onions and cook for 5 minutes.
Add cubed potatoes, salt, and pepper to taste and water.
Cook uncovered for 15 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
Meanwhile, drain clams, reserving clam liquid.
Add clams, clam liquid, half and half, and butter to the kettle.
Mix well and heat for about 3 minutes or until heated through.
Do not allow to boil.
